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Allan Quatermain · Character

Daylight

A horse belonging to the expedition, noted for its endurance.

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Also known as Poor Daylight, poor Daylight

First appearance: ii the black hand

Daylight shows up with force in XX: The Battle of the Pass. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Nyleptha's white stallion, given to Sir Henry as a farewell gift, noted for its fleetness and endurance.
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In XX: The Battle of the Pass: Nyleptha's white stallion, given to Sir Henry as a farewell gift, noted for its fleetness and endurance. Later, in XXI: Away! Away!: Quatermain's horse, collapses from exhaustion upon…

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NYNylepthaUMUmslopogaasSHSir Henry CurtisCGCaptain GoodKAKaraDADaylight

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Zu-Vendi Characters & Concepts
  • Expedition Members & Allies
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Daylight in ii the black hand